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DC Srinagar reviews progress of works under District CAPEX budget for 2025-26

SRINAGAR: To review the utilization of District Capex budget for the financial year 2025–26 and to assess the progress of works achieved under different...

DC Sgr inspects progress of upgradation, renovation works at Banquet Hall

SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labrooon Saturday visited the Banquet Hall-Conference Complex at M.A Road, Srinagar to oversee the progress of ongoing renovation...

SKUAST-K hosts high-level networking platform on strengthening J&K’s food processing ecosystem

  SRINAGAR: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir held a one-day processing conclave at Shalimar to deliberate on growth opportunities, policy support,...

FCIK hails J&K Budget as ‘visionary blueprint’ for region’s ‘resilient, self-sustaining’ economy

SRINAGAR: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has hailed the 2026–27 Budget presented by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah as a visionary and...

J&K closes 158 Stone Crushers, Hot Mix Plants for environmental violations: Rana

JAMMU: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered closure of 158 Stone Crushers and Hot Mix Plants from January 1, 2021 to January...

Housing projects taken up across J&K to cater to needs of locals: Sakeena

JAMMU: The Government on Friday informed the House that J&K Housing Board, through JDA and SDA, has taken up Housing Projects at various places...

DC Sgr reviews status of implementation of PM Surya Muft Bijli Yojana

SRINAGAR: To review the implementation status of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labrooon Friday chaired a meeting...

RBI pauses rate cuts, retains interest rate at 5.25 pc

NEW DELHI: After a 25 basis point rate cut in December, the RBI on Friday decided to pause on the policy rate front amid...

SKUAST-K kick starts fruit tree management training for FPOs

SRINAGAR: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) has commenced a seven-day Training Programme on “Fruit Tree Management” from 5th to...

Dir Agri Kmr inaugurates two-day training prog for Krishi Udhyamis

SRINAGAR: In a significant step towards strengthening agri-entrepreneurship and digital empowerment in the agriculture sector,  Director Agriculture, Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah, on Thursday inaugurated...

SKUAST-K, BSF 41 Battalion launch mushroom farming, digital soil mapping training at KVK Sgr

SRINAGAR: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Srinagar, SKUAST-Kashmir in collaboration with 41 Battalion BSF, launched two Skill Development Certificate Course on Hi-Tech Mushroom Farming and...

FCIK urges CM Omar to seek relaxation of procurement norms for local MSMEs in J&K

Calls for policy changes to ensure local contractors, manufacturers benefit from centrally sponsored projects SRINAGAR: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has urged...

Market inspections, rice sampling being conducted across J&K: Itoo

JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education Sakeena Itoo on Wednesday informed the House that regular market inspections and sampling of rice is being...

Govt initiates numerous steps to strengthen economic resilience of Industrial Units in JK

JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Chaudhary on Wednesday said that the government has undertaken numerous initiatives to improve cash flow, address financial stress and...

DC Sgr chairs DRSC, DLMC meeting to strengthen road safety framework

SRINAGAR: In order to prevent road accidents and take corrective measures, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo who is also Chairman of District...

Div Com Kmr reviews IWAI’s envisaged project of water transport in Jhelum

Directs joint inspection of agencies for evaluation of interventions SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, along with Secretary Transport, Avny Lavasa on Monday chaired a...

SKUAST-K, IIT Jammu kickstart capacity building program to boost startup ecosystem

SRINAGAR: In a significant stride toward strengthening the entrepreneurial landscape of Jammu and Kashmir, SKUAST-K, in collaboration with the Institute Incubation & Innovation Council...

DC Budgam reviews RGSA, SBM-G implementation, stresses timely completion of Panchayat infrastructure

BUDGAM: A meeting on the implementation of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) and Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin (SBM-G) was held on Monday under the...

Modi govt has snatched lifeline of poor labourers by replacing MGNREGA: Kharge

NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday said the MGNREGA launched by his party's government two decades ago was the lifeline of the...

Maruti Suzuki considers price hike amid surge in commodity prices, strong post-GST demand

NEW DELHI: Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India is reviewing a possible increase in vehicle prices as rising commodity costs begin to put pressure...

PIB Srinagar organises media tour for journalists to Kerala

SRINAGAR: The Press Information Bureau (PIB), Srinagar Region, has organised a press tour for journalists from Srinagar, as part of its ongoing media outreach...

Gross tax revenues projected to grow 8 pc to Rs 44.04 lakh cr in FY27

NEW DELHI: The government estimates an 8 per cent growth in gross tax revenues at over Rs 44.04 lakh crore in the 2026-27 fiscal. The...

Budget allocation for ‘control of pollution’ increases

NEW DELHI: The allocation for "control of pollution" schemes and projects, which includes funding for pollution control boards and the National Clean Air Programme...

FM launches AI tool for farmers, hikes agri & allied sector spend 7pc

NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday unveiled a comprehensive package for the livestock, fisheries and high-value agriculture sectors in Budget 2026-27, with...

Budget 2026: Space gets modest hike of 2% as Isro eyes big-ticket launches

Large share of budget continues to be directed towards space technology, which includes launch vehicle development, satellite programmes, infrastructure at Isro centres, and human...

Over 8,000 new artisans trained in GI registered papier mache craft

Handicrafts & Handloom Dept refutes claims of art dying SRINAGAR: The Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir has strongly refuted certain portions of a news story...

SKUAST-K scientist bags DBT BioE3 Challenge award

SRINAGAR: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir’s Scientist Dr Khalid Zaffar Masoodi, along with his PhD scholar Shivani, has been conferred...

NIT Srinagar hosts AI Pre-Summit 2026 to explore AI for rural development

SRINAGAR: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Saturday hosted the AI Pre-Summit 2026, focusing on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI)...

JKEDI concludes MDPs in 9 districts, trains 208 entrepreneurs under RAMP

JAMMU/SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) on Saturday successfully concluded the sixth and seventh batches of Management Development Programmes (MDPs) in...

DC Budgam reviews implementation of Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana

BUDGAM: A review of the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) was on Saturday undertaken in a meeting convened at...

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